Diesel-Heavy Truck
Train with real diesel trucks, diagnostic equipment, and tools in lab settings that simulate real-world repair shops!
Diesel-Heavy Truck Technician Training Program Details
Arizona Automotive Institute’s comprehensive Diesel – Heavy Truck program helps prepare you to be a Diesel Mechanic specializing in large-scale equipment and diesel engine trucks. We combine classroom-style education with hands-on learning in a job-like setting to help prepare you for what a career as a Diesel and Heavy Truck Mechanic could be like once you graduate.
With enrollment starting on a rolling basis every 5 weeks and programs that can be completed in 13 months, your dream career may be in your near future! By the end of our program, you may be prepared to sit for certifications like the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and EPA 609 A/C Technician.
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Find out what your personality is like and discover your traits, worries & concerns about taking the next step to study at school towards a new and rewarding career. This quick and easy assessment will provide you with some insight into what to focus on and what you might need to watch out for to best prepare you for your new career and school goals!
Skills Covered
What You Can Learn in Our Diesel-Heavy Truck Program
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Diesel Engine Diagnostics & Repair
Gain hands-on experience in repairing and rebuilding diesel engines, including key systems like cooling, lubrication, turbocharging, and emissions components. -
Diesel Fuel Systems Diagnostics
Train to troubleshoot and service diesel fuel injection and emission systems such as EGR and Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF).
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Heavy Duty Brake and Suspension Systems
Gain hands-on skills in diagnosing and repairing hydraulic and air brake systems, suspension components, and performing wheel alignments.
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Truck Electrical Systems Repair
Develop the ability to diagnose and repair battery, lighting, starting, and charging systems using manufacturer diagnostic software.
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HVAC Systems in Heavy Trucks
Learn to inspect, repair, and recharge truck heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, and prepare for the EPA 609 exam.
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Truck Drivetrains and Preventive Maintenance
Master service procedures for clutches, transmissions, differentials, and perform DOT-compliant preventive maintenance inspections (PMI).
Career Options for Diesel Mechanic
- Diesel Mechanic
- Diesel Technician
- Field Service Technician
- Lube Technician
- Mechanic
- Auto Service Technician
- Apprentice Technician
Our Campuses
Glendale
Arizona Automotive Institute, 6829 N.
46th Ave. Glendale, AZ 85301
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